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on August 13, 2014

Ingram joins Pyramid Realty

Westport-based Vidal/Wettenstein has hired Bill Ingram as a broker to represent tenants, landlords, investors, owners and developers in the leasing, purchasing and disposition of commercial real estate, including retail, office and investment properties. A licensed broker in Connecticut and New York, Ingram has worked as an attorney for more than 20 years in the commercial real estate industry representing retail chains, developers, businesses and investors in matters, including property transfers, shopping center lease-ups and retail chain expansions. He earned a bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College and his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

The SmartLiving Center location in Orange has closed with plans to move to 120A Universal Drive in North Haven, near Panera Bread in the Target shopping center. During the transition to the new location, staff are available by phone at 203-799-0460 to provide resource information and schedule future site tours. The new center will features new and improved exhibits, technology displays and a resource room focused on educating and empowering adults and children, to make smart energy choices. The facility also will house a large classroom area, ideal for workshops, meetings, and social gatherings.

Pearce lists Milford brokers among best

Eileen Russell and Carl Russell, associated with the Milford commercial office of Pearce Real Estate, were among the top producers for the firm in the second quarter. Pearce Real Estate has more than 100 agents and eight branch offices in Greater New Haven and the shoreline. Corporate and commercial real estate offices are located in North Haven, where the company was founded in 1958.

Chris Anderson, owner of In-Store Experience in Westport, has bought a 6,000-square-foot office building at 37 Franklin St., in Westport for $1.2 million with plans to move his business there from 39 Richmondville Ave. Robert Lewis, partner at Vidal Wettenstein in Westport, represented the seller, Dinmar Realty, while Kevin Foley Sr., of Cushman & Wakefield, represented the buyer. In-Store Experience is a supplier of in-store merchandising displays and fixtures.